Professional Certificate

Data Protection

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  • Duration
  • 1 trimester
  • Programme
  • 1 module
  • Study
  • Online
  • Fees
  • €1,595
  • Level
  • NFQ 9, 10 ECTS
  • At a glance

    Data protection law underwent a fundamental reform on 25th May 2018, being the date on which the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation came into force. This new law has significantly changed what data protection law is and how it applies. The GDPR imposes new penalties and liabilities on data controllers and processors who fail to comply with its provisions. 

    Awarding Body

    University College Dublin

    Who is it for?

    • The complexity and volume of regulation underpinning compliance in data collection, use and management continues to be an area of focus in organisations. As well as a thorough understanding of the regulatory and legislative framework, professional practice in data protection requires judgements and decisions to be made for many scenarios.

    • The primary motivation underpinning the Professional Certificate in Data Protection is to provide a learning opportunity for compliance professionals, and those managing personal data, to develop the necessary skills to ensure that their organisation meets their current and future data protection responsibilities.

    • The programme has been designed in consultation with the office of the Data Protection Commissioner.

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    This programme qualifies for IFS Skillnet Funding

    Funding is subject to availability


    How you will benefit

    This programme will support your personal and professional development and will enable you to: 

    • Interpret domestic and European data protection legislation

    • Develop a data protection framework within your organisation

    • Use contemporary theories and practical evidence to design a data protection framework within your organisation

    • Design, complete and report on major data protection projects, which will enhance your firm's governance of personal data

    • Justify the rationale behind recommendations concerning data protection

    • Apply professional best practice and contribute to a personal ethos of life-long learning and self improvement.

    Continuous Professional Development

    If you hold an IOB designation or a designation managed by IOB, CPD hours may be awarded on successful completion of this programme.

    IFS Skillnet

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    • This programme has IFS Skillnet funding available for certain companies. You should check if your company has IFS Skillnet approval.

    • Tax relief may be available to candidates who are paying fees in a personal capacity. Further information is available from www.revenue.ie

    • Funding it subject to availability

    Professional Certificate in Data Protection 2024/2025 Registration Form (IFS Skillnet)

    View the IFS Skillnet Checklist

    Note: Those without IFS Skillnet funding should apply using the Apply Now button above.

    Fees

    • €1,595

    • €1,196 - IFS Skillnet member*

    *Funding it subject to availability

    Duration & delivery

    • Lectures are delivered online across five Saturdays in the trimester.

    Assessment

    IOB programmes are largely delivered and assessed online. Students should ensure they have appropriate equipment (laptop), and that appropriate software (including MSOffice: Office and Word) is available to them to participate in the programme and related assessments (continuous assessments and exams).

    Award

    • Professional Certificate in Data Protection from UCD.

    • This is a special purpose award and a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.

    Progression

    The Professional Education Framework is a flexible education pathway that provides learning and development opportunities wherever you are in your career. You can access the framework at any step to take specialist qualifications depending on your career and learning need. Please click here to view the 2024/25 portfolio of programmes.

    Next intake

    Spring 2025-2026 academic year - (Assessment in May 2026).

    Please note that the programme content and fees are subject to change in the 2025/2026 academic year. Any changes will be outlined in the 2025/2026 prospectus and at iob.ie in August - the start of the new academic year.

    This programme enrols once a year.

    Contact

    • For more information please contact the Programme Manager, Mikeala White at education@iob.ie

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